Section 113 — Senior Courts Act 2016: Appointment of acting Judges of High Court

113 Appointment of acting Judges of High Court (1) The Governor-General may, on the advice of the Attorney-General, appoint 1 or more acting Judges of the High Court. (2) A person under the age of 75 years is eligible for appointment under subsection (1) if that person— (a) has retired or resigned from office as— (i) a High Court Judge; or (ii) an Associate Judge; or (iii) a District Court Judge; or (b) is— (i) an Associate Judge; or (ii) a District Court Judge. (3) An appointment under subsection (1) may be made because of the illness or absence of any Judge of the High Court, or for any other temporary purpose. (4) During the term of his or her appointment, an acting Judge of the High Court may only act to the extent authorised by the Chief High Court Judge. (5) An acting Judge of the High Court may be authorised by the Chief High Court Judge to— (a) act during 1 or more specified periods; and (b) act in 1 or more specified places. Compare: 1908 No 89 ss 11(1) , 11A(1), (2)